Optometrist - Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Optometrist 1 in Miami, Florida. The Optometrist 1 examines patients’ eyes to detect vision problems, diseases, and other abnormal conditions. Moreover, the incumbent prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and drugs to treat eye disorders.

Requirements

Doctorate degree - Optometry (OD) required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
No previous experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholder

Responsibilities

Tests, interviews, and examines patients having vision problems.
Utilizes optometric instruments and equipment to identify patients' visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation, and refractive state and biocular coordination, at far and near points.
Employs low vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses for correction of sub-normal vision.
Determines proper remedial alternatives and discusses and interprets findings with patients.
Refers patients with indications of possible pathological conditions to an Ophthalmologist.
Consults with an Ophthalmologist on more complex cases.
Calculates proper prescription employing applicable formulas.
Instructs resident ophthalmologists and paramedical personnel in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation and procedure.
Assists with the development and implementation of the optometry budget.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.